The goal of this project is to provide education, direct technicalassistance, and network building for socially disadvantaged farmers inohio in order to improve their ability to own and operate viable…

The Ohio Ecological Food And Farm Association will provide $547,846 in education, technical assistance, and networking support services to socially disadvantaged farmers in Ohio through September 2025 under a Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Office of Advocacy and Outreach.

Funded through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers program, this award aims to improve beneficiaries' ability to own and operate viable farms utilizing climate-smart sustainable agriculture practices, access land, and take advantage of USDA programs. The overall goal of the 2501 Program is to encourage and assist socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers.

The goal of this project is to provide education, direct technicalassistance, and network building for socially disadvantaged farmers inohio in order to improve their ability to own and operate viable farms, utilize climate smart sustainable AG practices, access land, and utilizeusda programs.